3.05.2012

Bugs & Birds & Bits of News

It's a tired old cliche....but in this instance happens to be so true. Virginia's motto: If you don't like the weather...stick around....it will be different tomorrow. The poor birds.....they don't know whether to start building their nest or run for cover around here. Woke to this beautiful sight this morning. Wednesday's forecast .... 70 degrees.

Around here, we need a good freeze and a good snow during the winter. Gets rid of a lot of the bugs and other critters. I have already seen some butterflies out and some bugs I don't normally see until much later in the Spring. This is not a good thing. Why just look at the size of the bug that tried to light on my hand as I was working in the garden this past weekend. Yowzer!

But you know what takes care of that problem? Just put some "Don't Bug Me" repellent on and zappo...no biting bugs and if one does get ya' just rub a little on the bite for some comfort. Works like a charm! My friend, Alicia, from Eco-Natural Soaps, makes this wonderful product along with a host of other fabulous products. They make all of their skin care items with 100% pure natural organic ingredients and package with the same care. Products good for the soul and spirit and don't break the bank. I tried their lip balm...wonderful, long lasting and non greasy, their soap....lathers fabulous and smells great and so good for you too. Give them a visit.

I won the prettiest necklace from Chateau de Auvergne not to long ago. Thank you! Cher Marie is a magician at making beautiful jewelry for any occasion, including bridal and for any budget. Check out this link to her etsy shop featuring her custom rhinestone starfish hair comb. Can you see a pretty bride wearing this in her updo at a beach wedding or how perfectly perfect as a gift to the bridesmaids. She gift wraps for you too. The packaging she sent my necklace in was so special, ..... even included some hugs. I hope you will visit this special lady.

The power of blogging. If you have a brick and mortar shop or an on-line presence, it's so important to use social media. Your visitors may not leave comments but I have many readers stop by for a visit and then buy from the shop. For that I am grateful. And I, myself, have done the exact same thing. I ran across a new blog to me the other day and immediately hopped over to her etsy shop and bought this.

Is that fabulous or what? An old type writer key set into an art deco style setting necklace. I have worn it several times already and it never fails to elicit a compliment. Betsy, of the blog My Salvaged Treasures and the shop by the same name, crafts her re-purposed jewelry from found objects and ships super man fast too. She says on her etsy site that she hopes you find something that makes your heart smile. I did! Thank you Betsy.

Took these to my shop/booth at MAC the other day. That old metal bucket is an old camp bucket with a great old handle. A perfect planter for a red geranium this summer. And old game boards make fabulous wall art. And that Detecto scale I was so lucky to find. It's not your usual kitchen scale. It's quite heavy, made of cast iron.

The French love vignettes, so every now and then I put one together for the online shop. Instant fabulous decor, if you will. :) The antique Bible is aged to a perfect romantic patina and enhanced by the contrast of the petite white statue.

Still experiencing internet problems and I think Verizon has about given up on me. Today it's working. :) I am so glad you stopped by today. I am off to fix supper.....stew and apple cinnamon muffins. Until next time......I will be posting my chair make-over.

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It's always a pleasure to join these wonderful parties.....charming hostess and full of inspiration. I know they will love it if you give them a visit.

41 comments
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I love your Cardinal picture Lynn and happy to see them BOTH on the feeder. That never happens here. Papa Red is always on the post and rail as Mama eats her share of seed. Only when she leaves and he knows where she is that he will come for his share..what love! They are never too far away from each other..Love that tub with the handle..but I'm so in love with that white headed girl statue...she is a beauty...

I am so happy that you've been getting compliments on your L typewriter necklace; it was a pleasure to make it for you. Love all the pretty goodies you've won and the picture of the birds looking just a bit confused. Your vintage treasures and the pretty vignette make my heart smile:-)

Hi Lynn, Congrats on your win of the pretty necklace! I love the typewriter key one too. Can you believe this weather? I have bulbs flowering and trees blooming and then today it snows. Thanks for joining my party. xo, Sherry

Lynn,you have got some wonderful things, lovin that type writer key necklace from Betsy! The weather has really been strange this winter, hope you made it through the storms the other day ok! It missed us, went thru Nashville on one side and Micminnville on the other! Rebecca

OMG, so many pretty things! I can't believe you are still having internet problems, I di one time until they strung a new wire to my house and that did it. No one wanted to do the big fix! Your first picture with the bird, snow and pink watering can could be in a photo exhibit, so pretty!

I laughed out loud about the bug that was trying to light on your hand, hahahaha.

The vintage typewriter letter necklace is awesome - I have a friend named Delores who goes by the name Dee and she looooves D stuff...may have to buy that for her, she is having surgery on her ankle tomorrow and it is just the thing to cheer her up.

Lynn it's awfully pretty with the snow over at your house! The weather has been flat out weird hasn't it? I thank the good Lord we don't have bugs that size lol! Love the necklace you got from Betsy! Doesn't she have an amazing eye? Boggles my little brain. And girl I WANT to see your faux table de boucher! Sheesh I'd love another one faux or not! *winks* Vanna

This has been a crazy winter, hasn't it? I have never, ever said this before but.....it's been a nice winter. lol! The lack of snow has been a true blessing! Glad to see that the daffodils and crocuses are poking their heads up and the robins have returned! :)

Hello Lynn, your images each tell a little story and I like that..I also want to thank you for visiting my blog via Sherry's post on my home last week, I appreciate your comment and very kind words.have a lovely weekend, "see" you again. Hugs&XX Col

Lynn, Happy Pink SaturdayI loved your post from the first photograph, stunning and then the gift you purchased for yourself. Tell me, as I share the same name as you (except with an 'e') does that mean I get to share your jewellery LOL.WishesLynne

The cardinal against the background of snow is just stunning! I have never seen a cardinal in person - we don't have them in San Diego. And the necklace is so adorable. I've seen things made with typewriter keys before, but none as pretty as yours. Happy Pink Saturday. ~Marti

wow, Lynn, love the treasures you shared....the ones you bought on line and the ones you are taking to your booth!!

I hope the weather is better there. We've had warm temps....lots of wind and some rain...lots of variety. Mercifully....very little snow this year!

Had spring sale this weekend and it stunk. The new promoters didn't advertise through traditional means. Thinking Facebook was a good way since it's FREE..they did that and other lame stuff. NO newspaper ads. Our crowd was waaaaay down. Vendors were angry. They appeared to have pocketed a lot of money for themselves. I felt fortunate to more than make my booth fee, but my sales were still way down.

I wish we had a good shop around here where I could put my "wares" but we just don't.

Any...that's done, now on to thinking about other things..like SPRING!!

Hi Lynn, I love the opening photo, the beautiful snow and the sweet cardinals looking for dinner. We didn't even get close to this kind of cold weather this year. It was our year with no winter. I can only imagine the bug nightmare we'll have. I'm sure the plants will need tender loving care this year. Still waiting to see the chair post!

This winter's weather sure has been strange. Here in Buffalo, we've hardly had snow. I used the snow blower once! Yesterday it was 70 here. But I'm loving it. And I loved seeing the latest additions to your shop! That old bucket is a real winner. Have a lovely day!Lynn at Cottage and Creekwww.cottageandcreek.com

Gorgeous winter photo - I remember how the weather could drastically change when we lived in Ohio - I do miss a real winter. We will be experiencing temps in the 80's for the next few days - May-like weather for us! Congratulations on your win! I agree - sharing through the Social Media is a wonderful way to find treasures - most especially Delightsome people!thank you for sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,Kathy

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